Literature

Tacitus is one of our most important sources for the first 100 years of the Roman Empire, but how reliable is his account of events?

Agatha Christie is a well-known author of the mid-twentieth century, particularly for her wildly popular mystery novels.

Let us step back into the 18th century and discover twelve of the most unexpected and surprising facts about Samuel Johnson.

Language is a lot looser than most speakers assume. In fact, the adherence to linguistic assumptions is due more to societal expectations than language itself.

Although many people are familiar with the art historical term “Orientalism,” today, far fewer know about the man who coined it.

Few diaries are as treasured as the one written by Anne Frank, a precocious, gabby girl living in Holland during World War II.

Simone Weil was a philosophical writer who penned at least one poem. This article discusses its translation issues in the context of this mysterious thinker.

James Baldwin was a Black American writer whose novels, essays, and plays publicized issues surrounding racism, sexuality, and politics in the United States.